Choro Inca Trail Trek

Duration: 3 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

> Walk along an ancient Inca pathway
> Get to know Bolivia's varied environments
> Spend your nights camping under the stars

The Choro trek follows one of Bolivia’s ancient Inca trails from the heights of the Andes down to the subtropical rainforest. This easily accessible trek offers spectacularly varied scenery and a fascinating introduction to the varied environments of Bolivia. We will begin our trek at a pass in the Andean mountains, proceed down through the cloud forest, and eventually finish at a village in the subtropics. Join us on this unique trek and walk this ancient path built by the Incas!

Itinerary

Day
1

La Paz (3600m) - Pueblo Chucura (3650m) - Challapampa (2800m) - Campamento Buena Vista (2280m)

Duration: 06:30 h
Distance: 14 km
Highest Point: 4700 m

8:00 am start time from our office. Departure from La Paz in the morning. The drive is 1 hour until La Cumbre at 4700 m. from this place, we will have a stop at la Apacheta After this pass, there will be a spectacular descent of about 1 hour by transport from the grasslands of the upper Puna to the cloud forest or the Yungas, passing through the small community of Chucura at 3650 m. Later, we will start our hike until arriving at Camp Challapampa (2800 m.). We will have lunch over there. Then we continue our hike until arriving at Camp Buena Vista around 17:00 p.m. or 18:00 p.m. Dinner and accommodation at Camp Buena Vista.

Challapampa

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Challapampa
Day
2

Campamento Buena Vista (2280m) - Campamento Sandillani (1980m)

Duration: 07:30 h
Distance: 19 km

After breakfast at 08:00 a.m. you will continue our hike going down by hiking along a scenic trail with a dynamic landscape that begins changing from the dry arid land to a sub-tropical environment. After a 2-hour hike you will cross the Rio Chucura, and the Rio Jucumarini. The trail continues through several hamlets such as Super Vista before stopping at Camp Sandillani where we will sleep the second day.

Sandillani

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Sandillani
Day
3

Campamento Sandillani (1980m) - Pueblo Chairo (1300m) - Ciudad de La Paz (3600m)

Duration: 03:30 h
Distance: 9 km

We will have our delicious breakfast at 08:00 a.m. after our hike continues through the Jucumarini River valley where the forests are more developed. There will be more greenery with beautiful larger canopies adorned by Bromeliads, mosses, and orchids. Bird life is more abundant. After another 3-4 hours of walking, we will finally arrive to Chairo village 1,300 m. at 12:00 pm. where we will have our last lunch. Then transfer by transport from Chairo village to La Paz city 4 hours approximately. Arrive at the hotel around 16:30.

Included

  • Transfers

    All necessary transfers (bus, taxi, private transport, etc.) as described in the itinerary are included.

  • Accommodation in tents

    During your trek, you will stay in tents. The crew will take care of setting up all camping equipment.

  • Meals

    This trek includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Professional guide

    During your trek, you will at all times be accompanied by an English speaking guide.

  • Permits

    The cost of permits to enter the national park during your trek is included in the price.

  • Porters

    Porters will be there to assist with carrying all camping and other necessary equipment during your trek.

Excluded

  • Traveling to and from

    This trip does not include costs for transportation (flights, bus travel, etc.) to your destination.

  • Tipping

    Gratuities for the guide are not covered by the trek's price. The amount to tip is at your discretion, yet if you've received excellent service from your guide, considering a generous tip is appreciated.

  • Travel Insurance

    Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

  • Accommodation before and after the trek

    Before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation.

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks at the bar and other similar expenses are your own responsibility.

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